Thursday, May 8th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUND-DT3) Edenton
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Children of Exile
The family histories of David Chang and Raúl Esparza.
Antiques Roadshow Celebrating Asian-Pacific Heritage
A Hawaiian kou bowl; a Gandhi presentation spinning wheel; an 1888 Joseph Nawahi painting.
Inspired by her passion for books, Mel Giedroyc travels with her friend Martin Clunes to explore scenery and locations popularized by British novels and films.
Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling
After more than six years of work, Big Ben is finally restored to its original glory.
Louisiana Coastal Cooking Alternative Oyster Culture -- Oyster Farming
A pioneer in Louisiana's new aquaculture industry; oysters with bayou verde mignonette and fried oyster salad.
Lidia's Kitchen Make Traditions
Marinara; kale salad with avocado; farina gnocchi.
My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas You Say Tomato, I Say Domata
Tomatoes and bread three ways -- bruschetta, ladenia and pizza; kokkinisto, Greek-style beef stew; green bean yiahni.
Rick Steves' Europe Venice and Its Lagoon
Italy: Venice's art treasures and lagoon; glass in Murano; lace in Burano; Torcello.
Rick Steves' Europe Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country
The Palio wild horse race in Siena, Italy; Tuscany's wine country.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Portugal -- From Porto to Salamanca
Discovering unknown aspects of Portuguese life on an exploration of the Iberian Peninsula.
Working dog training school; feral cats help Texas farmers and ranchers with rodent problems; trained dogs help U.S. Customs agents locate pests on shipments coming in from overseas; barn owls keep pest populations down in California vineyards.
In the Americas With David Yetman Colombia's Guardians of the Homelands
The Arhuaco and Wayuu people of northern Columbia occupy different areas, but both resist incursions from outsiders.
Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out Tanzania: Majestic Wildlife and Cultural Gems
A Tanzanian adventure spanning Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks; a Maasai village and school; Lake Manyara and Olduvai Gorge.
North Carolina Weekend Downtown Fun
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Tuscany's Dolce Vita
Hunting for truffles; artichoke festival; farmhouse feast; a ride through cypress groves.
Rick Steves' Europe Italy's Great Hill Towns
Italy's classic hill towns include San Gimignano, Cortona, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio.
In the Americas With David Yetman Turquoise in the Southwest
Turquoise serves as the gemstone of choice for jewelers of the Southwest.
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions What's Cooking in the Palm Beaches
The top restaurants in the Palm Beaches; watching the chefs work at the restaurant owned by Tiger Woods; gulab jamon; key lime pie.
Curious Traveler Curious Sussex
Why George IV's Royal Pavilion looks different than other British royal palaces; what happened to Seven Sisters cliffs; Smugglers Pub; where Sherlock Holmes retired; what the Guinness family has to do with a medieval hotel.
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Lidia's Kitchen Make Traditions
Marinara; kale salad with avocado; farina gnocchi.
Pati's Mexican Table South by South of the Border With Vivian Howard
South of the border meets southern food; with guest chef Vivian Howard.
Rick Steves' Europe Egypt's Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor
Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, including the fabled city of Alexandria; pharaohs' tombs and temples in Luxor, Egypt; a riverboat cruise; Ramesses II's temple at Abu Simbel.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love The Black Hills of South Dakota
Custer State Park; driving the scenic Needles Highway; Sylvan Lake; Minuteman Missile National Historic Site; Wall Drug; Badlands National Park; Crazy Horse monument site; campfire cooking.
Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana Juneau & Whitehorse -- Sister Cities New
Exploring the sister cities of Alaska's capital, Juneau, and the capital of Canada's Yukon Territory, Whitehorse, where a pioneering culture of artistry and entrepreneurship thrive alongside the unforgiving wilderness.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich Fronterizos of the Golden Coast
Experiencing the melding of cultures and cross-border collaborations with the fronterizos or borderlanders of the golden coast at the California part of the US-Mexico border.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich Ancient Seeds & Desert Ghosts
Traveling along both sides of the Arizona-Sonora border hunting for an ancient chili, visiting a ghost town and dropping water for migrants.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Armenia -- Ancient History and Modern Traditions, Part 2
Ancient burial sites, historic churches, markets and homes in Armenia; religious and communal celebrations.
In the Americas With David Yetman Re-claiming the Gulf in Baja California
Mexicans and international experts fight back against overharvesting in the Gulf of California.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer The Beaver Dam
Dragon boat races; painting a scene from a rocky shore.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Mirrored Images
Smooth reflections appear to be exact replicas of the mountains above.
Shaped by Sound Iron & Wine
ncImpact Economic Development
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom Flowers Magic
How flowers lend their magic to everything; Mellano & Company celebrates a century of magical flowers; flower farming at FBI Flowers & Greens in the mountains of Southern California.
View Finders Golden Isles
A trip to the Golden Isles to photograph St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island.
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Lidia's Kitchen Make Traditions
Marinara; kale salad with avocado; farina gnocchi.
Cooking tips, techniques and advice.
Rick Steves' Europe Italy's Veneto: Verona, Padua, and Ravenna
The city of Padua, Italy, is known for its university, Giotto frescoes and basilica; Verona's Roman ruins; Ravenna's mosaics.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Cruising the Mediterranean
A Mediterranean cruise aboard the Regent Seven Seas Mariner includes Venice, Sicily and Tuscany, Italy, Croatia, and Malta.